7. Conclusion

After completing this webquest, you will obtain the following knowledge:

• The names of the twelve zodiac animals in Chinese and English.
• The historical narrative of each character in the Chinese Zodiac.
• understanding what the zodiac symbols reveal about the people they represent.
• The ability to compare the mythological similarities between different cultures.

Our hope is that you have enjoyed what you have learn and will continue your journey to learn more interesting information about the Chinese cultures. Chinese has a most fascinating and aged history. There is so much to learn about its culture that it simply cannot be absorbed by a brief overview. This webquest aims to uncover but a part of an incredible range of compelling elements. By drawing student's attention to the culture through an examination of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, student can begin to ask questions that leads to a discovery of countless historical and cultural treasures of China. Since many westerners are familiar with their "star" sign, the examination of the Chinese counterpart also serves to highlight the bonds of human experience that reveal universality between cultures.